Bank Senior Pharmacy Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant for a bank role lasting 4 months. The position involves accurately labeling and dispensing prescriptions, supporting ward stock management, and assisting with monitored dosage systems. Applicants should ideally possess NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and GCSEs in English and Maths, along with relevant experience in a busy environment. The role supports a collaborative and inclusive workplace while ensuring safe and timely medication delivery to patients.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to achieve it.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Experience in a busy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense prescriptions accurately, including controlled drugs.
• Support stock management and medicines distribution.
• Assist with Monitored Dosage Systems and discharge medicines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join our team at Frimlay Health NHS Foundation Trust on a bank basis for 4 months.

This role is essential to support our dispensary and ward services during a period of high demand, ensuring safe and timely supply of medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately label and dispense prescriptions, including controlled drugs.
• Support ward stock management and medicines distribution.
• Assist with Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) and discharge medicines.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Provide excellent customer care and work collaboratively with the pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willingness to work towards).
• GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a busy environment and strong attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Main Responsibilities

• Accurately label and dispense prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and discharges, including controlled drugs, in line with departmental SOPs.
• Support ward stock management through top‑up services and medicines distribution.
• Assist with Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) and discharge medicines to facilitate patient flow.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with governance and safety standards.
• Respond to routine enquiries from patients and healthcare staff, providing excellent customer care.
• Participate in medicines management activities, including patient’s own drug (POD) checks and transcribing tasks once accredited.
• Contribute to stock control, ordering, and receipt of goods, ensuring safe storage and handling.
• Support training of new staff and maintain a clean, organised dispensary environment.
• Undertake flexible working patterns, including late shifts and weekends, as part of the rota.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025